NBA free agency might not begin until June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, but the news is already rolling in from around the Association.
Much of the early buzz is coming out of New York, where Kyrie Irving's contract status has pundits and fans speculating about the future of the Brooklyn Nets' star point guard. (Irving has a $36.5 million player option for the 2022-23 season).
Elsewhere in the NBA, other superstars with player options for next season include James Harden ($47.4 million), Bradley Beal ($36.4 million) and Russell Westbrook ($47.